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Power Outage in Honeydew, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Honeydew by City Power
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Power Outages Affecting Honeydew

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Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 57h 36m- Roodepoort
Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
Weltevreden ParkEagle CanyonHarvestonHoneydewHorizon
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (10 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 11:51
    A service provider is on site carrying out repairs at Christiaan De Wet Substation, affecting customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 18:49
    Our team remains on site and is attending to cable repairs, with work progressing.
    source
  3. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 06:06
    An outage at Christiaan De Wet Substation JG Strydom Switching Station is affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  4. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 10:07
    Repair work will commence once the fault has been located at Christiaan de Wet, JG Strydom Switching Station, affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 19:50
    Repair work at Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek has been halted and will continue tomorrow due to challenges faced during the repair process.
    source
  6. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 03:11
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Weltevredenpark, and a team has been dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  7. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 08:55
    The technical team is on site and has resumed repairs for the Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, Crossberry distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  8. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:43
    Repairs are complete at Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, and the team will conduct tests before commencing restoration to Weltevredenpark, Allen’s Nek, and surrounding areas.
    source
  9. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:47
    The outage affecting Lufhereng and surrounding areas will be attended after Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, Crossberry Distributor.
    source
  10. Restored - Wed, 19 Aug, 21:27
    Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 9d ago• 51h 48m- Roodepoort
Power has been fully restored to customers in Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.
WilgeheuwelHoneydewRuimsig
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (9 updates)
  1. Reported - Thu, 13 Aug, 05:38
    A suspected power outage is affecting residents in Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew, with operators dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Reported - Thu, 13 Aug, 07:31
    Operators are investigating a power outage affecting Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew from Ruimsig Substation.
    source
  3. Update - Thu, 13 Aug, 12:05
    Power supply has been restored up to 60% at Ruimsig Substation, with 10 metres of cable stolen.
    source
  4. Update - Thu, 13 Aug, 13:45
    Power supply has been restored up to 82% at Ruimsig Substation, with a cable fault and cable theft confirmed.
    source
  5. Update - Thu, 13 Aug, 19:27
    Restoration efforts are 82% complete following an outage at Ruimsig Substation caused by multiple faults including a cable fault and cable theft, affecting Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.
    source
  6. Update - Fri, 14 Aug, 12:20
    A cable fault between Taylor & Nick Diederichs RMU 00220 and Nick Diederichs 00251 at Ruimsig Substation will remain off due to a stolen cable and an existing fault, affecting Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.
    source
  7. Update - Fri, 14 Aug, 22:05
    Power supply from Ruimsig Substation has been partially restored to Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew, with six load centers still affected by a cable fault.
    source
  8. Reported - Sat, 15 Aug, 09:00
    Teams are on site at Ruimsig Substation to locate a fault affecting Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew, after which repairs will commence.
    source
  9. Restored - Sat, 15 Aug, 09:26
    Power has been fully restored to customers in Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Other outages in this area

Reports from nearby suburbs in the same City Power service area. Not necessarily affecting Honeydew directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today5 active

Updated 1m ago
⚡ Active19h ago- Roodepoort
LV cables have been stolen in Wilgeheuwel, and the LV team will attend to the affected area to carry out necessary repairs.
Wilgeheuwel
Cause: Cable theftsource
🔧 Investigating2d ago- Roodepoort
A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
PanoramaWeltevreden ParkWilroParkWeltevredenpark
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (5 updates)
  1. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 08:50
    A fault has been identified on the local RMU and transformer at Monte Carlo Substation, affecting customers in Weltevredenpark via the Mosterboom Distributor of Panorama Switching Station.
    source
  2. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 10:02
    A service provider has been assigned to address an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor in Weltevredenpark, and materials are being collected.
    source
  3. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 12:17
    An outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor is affecting customers in Wilropark, with a service provider assigned and materials to be collected.
    source
  4. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:33
    A service provider has been assigned and materials are being collected for repairs at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:03
    A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Roodepoort
A stolen cable has been identified at Dolce, affecting Wilgeheuwel. Repairs will commence once the cable has been replaced.
Wilgeheuwel
Cause: Cable theftsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:20
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting Wilgeheuwel and surrounding areas, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 10:57
    A stolen cable has been identified at Dolce, affecting Wilgeheuwel. Repairs will commence once the cable has been replaced.
    source
⚡ Active1d ago- Roodepoort
An unplanned power interruption is affecting Allen's Nek and Weltevreden Park, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
Allen's NekWeltevreden Park
🔧 Investigating2d ago- Roodepoort
Power supply has been partially restored to Little Falls and Wilgeheuwel, following the identification of two cable faults which are awaiting repairs.
Little FallsWilgeheuwelRuimsig
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 09:44
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Little Falls.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 08:56
    Power supply has been partially restored to Little Falls and Wilgeheuwel, following the identification of two cable faults which are awaiting repairs.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Honeydew?

How long a power outage in Honeydew takes to fix depends on what caused it. These are the typical restoration times for the three fault categories City Power handles.

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Honeydew fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults (tripped circuit) take 2-4 hours.
Cable theft
12-48 hours to repair, especially if specialised equipment is needed.
Planned work
City Power notifies Honeydew residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Power Outage History for Honeydew (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Honeydew in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Tshepisong Switching Station substation (3 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
14 Aug 20264.5hRuimsig Substationcable faultWilgeheuwel, Ruimsig
04 Aug 202613.2hRidge Rd Substation-Laser Park, Eagle Canyon
30 Jul 2026-Peter Road Substation / Ruimsig Substationoverloaded networkRuimsig, Little Falls, Poortview, Harveston +1 more
29 Jul 20261.1dPeter Road Substationequipment faultRuimsig, Little Falls, Harveston, Poortview +2 more
27 Jul 2026-Peter Rd Substation-Wilgeheuwel, Little Falls, Radiokop, Strubens Valley +6 more
21 Jul 2026-Tshepisong Switching Station-Little Falls, Wilgeheuwel, Strubens Valley, Weltevreden Park +2 more
19 Jul 2026-Tshepisong Substation-Harveston, Princess, Strubens Valley
18 Jul 20262hTshepisong Switching Stationequipment faultHarveston, Princess, Strubens Valley
17 Jul 20261.1dChristiaan De Wet Substationcable faultEagle Canyon, Laser Park
17 Jul 20268.3hTshepisong Switching Stationsnapped cableHarveston, Princess, Strubens Valley

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Honeydew

Quick checklist to follow while waiting for City Power to restore power in Honeydew.

  • Switch off appliances at the wall to prevent damage from power surges when electricity returns.
  • Leave one light switched on so you know when power is restored.
  • Keep fridges and freezers closed - food stays cold for 4-6 hours if unopened.
  • Use battery-powered lights instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
  • Report the outage to City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 if it has not been reported yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Honeydew

Is there a power outage in Honeydew right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Honeydew, Johannesburg. This page updates every 10 minutes with live data from City Power. If your power is off, report it by calling 0114907484 / 0860562874.

How do I report a power outage in Honeydew?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Honeydew. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.

How long do power outages last in Honeydew?

Most unplanned power outages in Honeydew are fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults like tripped circuits are often restored in 2-4 hours. Major faults from cable theft or equipment damage can take 12-48 hours. Planned maintenance typically lasts 6-10 hours during the day.

When will the electricity be back on in Honeydew?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Honeydew right now. If your power is off, the issue may be local to your street or property. Call 0114907484 / 0860562874 or check this page again - it updates every 10 minutes with live electricity restoration data from City Power.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Honeydew?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Honeydew is experiencing an unplanned power outage - not load shedding. Load shedding follows a fixed timetable, while power outages are caused by faults, cable theft, or equipment failure. Check Honeydew load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Honeydew?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Honeydew. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.

OurPower is an independent live tracker. We are not affiliated with City Power or the City of Johannesburg. This page reads public information that City Power publishes and translates it into plain language. For official updates, contact City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 or citypower.co.za.

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